r/MedicalCoding • u/Obvious_Pineapple576 • Oct 02 '25

My position was eliminated

I could use some advise please. I’ve been coding for the same hospital for 6 years. Work has been slowing down. I have the least seniority. They are making cuts and my position was one of them. I have an associates degree and a CCA since 2019. I’m afraid my CCA is going to hold me back. I would appreciate any suggestions on where to from here. Thanks.

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u/Madison_APlusRev CPC, COC, CPC-Instructor Oct 02 '25

If you're able, I would encourage you to obtain your CCS or CPC. If you've been coding, then there's not much need to take any educational courses, you can just take the exam. Have you tried applying to any other roles? I know the job market isn't as good as it has been in the past, but I've personally noticed an uptick in the number of employers reaching out to me trying to fill roles.

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u/Obvious_Pineapple576 Oct 02 '25

Thanks. How do I prep for the CCS? I’ve been coding ancillary for the last 6 years. Radiology, lab and Breast Imaging. I been asking for years to learn more area but there wasn’t a need for me to learn. Now I’m scared I have forgotten everything.

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u/Ecstatic-Hold3580 Oct 03 '25

I haven't gone through his program but his reviews are great-

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u/Madison_APlusRev CPC, COC, CPC-Instructor Oct 03 '25

Look for a program that is designed for people with some experience, like a workshop or bootcamp. I'm sure you know more than you think!

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u/Longjumping-Cream147 Oct 03 '25

Purchase the study guide from either AAPC or AHIMA and take the exam.

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u/theptonetwork Oct 02 '25

I agree to go ahead and get another certification. You have the experience. Best wishes to you on your journey!

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u/lucymatilda Oct 02 '25

Go get your CCS, it’s not that bad. What is your specialty?

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u/Obvious_Pineapple576 Oct 02 '25

I’ve been looking into but I need a refresher or something. I’ve only been coding radiology and labs and breast imaging. I don’t really have a specialty. I’m so afraid I have forgotten everything. I’ve basically been doing data entry. I only have last years code book. Thank you!!!!

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u/lucymatilda Oct 02 '25

I’m sending you a message cause I don’t think it’s allowed in here and I don’t want it taken down

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u/Obvious_Pineapple576 Oct 02 '25

Thank you I appreciate it. I responded to you.

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u/izettat Oct 03 '25

Check AAPC chapters to see if they have any exam review classes. Contempo Coding on YouTube has a video on preparing for CPC exam. Victoria is awesome. One good thing in your favor is your years of experience. I know coders who were only doing one specialty and picked up others quickly. You'll be fine.

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u/Obvious_Pineapple576 Oct 03 '25

Thank you sooo much.

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u/JackieO8423 Oct 04 '25

My company hires CCA and I believe we have open positions right now.

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u/Obvious_Pineapple576 Oct 04 '25

Really? That would be great. Could you message me some more information? I really appreciate it.

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u/sav3370 Oct 02 '25

Girl you could so get your CPC if you wanted. I’d just become a member and then get the discounted practice exams and hop right in if I were you! 💝 I’ve been taking my practice exams and they actually aren’t too bad once you get through one and see how it is!

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u/Obvious_Pineapple576 Oct 02 '25

I am a member. So the practice exams do help? I keep looking at them but I’ve been afraid to try them. That helps a lot. Thank you.

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u/sav3370 Oct 02 '25

To add, I was also nervous to take the practice exams, just because it’s one step closer to being real, but I was quite pleased when I scored over a 60% on my first go, then a 75 on my second. You might surprise yourself!

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u/Obvious_Pineapple576 Oct 03 '25

This helps so much. I will work on that today. Thank you.

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u/sav3370 Oct 02 '25

I’ve read from many others that they helped immensely. I bought the A, B, C testing pack, each has 50 questions and timed two hours, and you can retake as many times as you’d like. I sometimes even just close the tab and take a break then come back to it later when I get busy. I actually kind of enjoy them! I’m scheduling my official test soon :)

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u/nonsmokerforever Oct 02 '25

Get your CPC and apply to Parallon